Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG): Codes, Runways & Location
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (IATA: NKG · ICAO: ZSNJ) is a large airport serving Nanjing, China. It lies at 31.7350° N, 118.8659° E, 49 ft (15 m) above sea level.
Overview of Nanjing Lukou International Airport
Nanjing Lukou International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Nanjing in China. It is identified by the IATA code NKG and the ICAO code ZSNJ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3600 m (11811 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 49 ft (15 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Wuhu Wanli Airport / Wuhu Air Base (WHU) about 58 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,600 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nanjing Lukou International Airport
Where is Nanjing Lukou International Airport located?
Nanjing Lukou International Airport is located in Nanjing, China. Its coordinates are 31.7350° N, 118.8659° E.
What is the airport code for Nanjing Lukou International Airport?
Nanjing Lukou International Airport has an IATA code of NKG and an ICAO code of ZSNJ.
How long is the runway at Nanjing Lukou International Airport?
Nanjing Lukou International Airport's longest runway is about 3600 m (11811 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Nanjing Lukou International Airport have?
Nanjing Lukou International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Nanjing Lukou International Airport a major airport?
Nanjing Lukou International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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